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QR announces fifth new destination in 2020: SFO
As Qatar Airways continues to rapidly rebuild its network across the globe and in the U.S., the airline has announced it will operate four weekly flights to San Francisco – the fifth new destination launched by the national carrier of the State of Qatar since the start of the pandemic – from 15 December 2020. The San … read more
COVID-19 testing key to aviations survival in Southern Africa
Sebastian Mikosz, IATA’s senior vice president, urges governments and health authorities in the region to cooperate to replace quarantine restrictions.
1. Ensuring urgent government relief is provided to the air transport industry and that pledged funds from international and pan-African organizations reach those i… read more
Emirates airlines count on return of travellers between Africa and Asia to boost operations
The aviation industry is one of the biggest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the tourism and hospitality industries. With international flights resuming in various places, many airlines are looking to get out the rut and boost their operations.
Dubai-based airline giant, Emirates is set to resume its operations on the Afr… read more
Lufthansa's SA flight schedule now fully operational
To coincide with the start of the summer season in South Africa, Lufthansa is once again fully operational within the local market with the resumption of its scheduled service between Frankfurt and Cape Town.
LH 576, the first commercial Lufthansa flight to Cape Town since the lifting of the international travel ban, was welc… read more
Air Seychelles extends waiver policy
Air Seychelles has extended its waiver policy to provide travellers more flexibility and peace of mind if they choose to rebook and fly at a later time, due to the unprecedented events surrounding the COVID - 19 pandemic. As part of the policy, travellers holding tickets issued any time until 31 December 2020, can now benefit fr… read more
Camair-Co resumes domestic flights on October 12 after seven months of suspension
Ethiopian Airlines Nov 2020 South America operations
Ethiopian Airlines in late-October 2020 plans to resume service to Argentina, with 1 weekly Addis Ababa – Sao Paulo Guarulhos – Buenos Aires Ezeiza service scheduled. From 26OCT20 to 30NOV20, the airline operates 1 weekly flight with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
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Actual Swiss NW20 Intercontinental network
Swiss International Air Lines last week gradually filed revised operation for Northern winter 2020/21 season. As of 07OCT20, planned Swiss Intercontinental operation (not including Edelweiss Air) as follows.
Due to current conditions, selected routes may see limitation on passenger traffic rights. Additional changes remain highl… read more
Air Namibia again threatened with liquidation for 22-year debt owed to the late Challengair
Air Zimbabwe takes delivery of its 2nd Boeing 777-200ER
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